lovely bike....first thing I would do is get your suspension set, ducati have a habit of putting out bikes set too hard. I had 4mm preload on mine and I wasnt the only one that had this problem. enjoy it you lucky git
Lovely, enjoy your new bike matey, it is truly stunning I miss my 1098S, Ducati bikes are really something special !
Thanks Girl & Guys Matrix – done mate, sorry I missed your call yesterday evening, I was polishing! I will give you a call back today. Giv – You could be right, I also had the same problem with the Blade but not as bad, I sorted most of it with heaver bar ends and soft grips. I will see how I go, then experiment. Kpone – Yes mate, seems fair enough to me. RichC – No not really but if you bang your stick on the curb hard enough you should able to get some movement, not as much as I would have liked so I then went for the kidneys when we had got as far as we could with head shots, ie on-going discount on servicing, parts and DP goodies. MrB – Yes, I asked and was told they could do a special but it would cost!. I have seen a few on the net but don’t think it’s on OE option. I declined due to initial cost and on-going replacement parts. I have to say I really like the Ducati red but the white looks horrible IMO. Dessp2 – You never even rode it? Are you mad. The 2013 is much improved when compared to the early ones; I was given a list of changes but I don’t remember the details. Carl – Yes mate we are fine, we need to arrange a ride or meet up before the weather closes in. Arthur – Just do it mate, you know you want to. What’s the worst that can happen?
They say these reduce vibrations Ive not felt much difference, maybe a little but mines not that vibey..
Love it, David. I'm not sure that I'd have the cojones to ride around in public on what amounts to Italian softcore pornography but I'm sure you'll carry it off
Ahhh you bought it from my garage Who did you deal with Eric, Tony or Andy? Not the cheapest but definitely one of the best places to take your bikes for servicing mate
PHWOOOAAAR! A gorgeous looking bike from a very attentive dealer by the sounds of it. Hope the running in goes well and enjoy it!
Beautiful bike and great write up. Test rode one myself and completely different animal to the Blade as you say.